I want to be a Police officer. They enforce laws and catch criminals. Police officers give out traffic tickets. Most police officers and detectives work at least 40 hours a week. When they work longer, they get extra pay. Because police work is a 24-hour-a-day job, some police have to work nights and weekends. They have to be ready to go to work at all times.
Most police officers must be U.S. citizens. They must be healthy, strong, and of good character. To get a job, a person must pass a written test, be at least a high school graduate, and have some work experience. Some local, special, and State police units want recruits to have some college training. All Federal police agencies require a college degree.
In May of 2008, police officers had average yearly wages of $52,810. Police get paid for overtime. Police also receive paid vacation, sick leave, and medical and life insurance. Many retire at half-pay after 25 or 30 years of service.
A police officer might use science skills to understand what kind of chemical to use when doing detective work on the scene. He would use language arts to write a paragraph to his boss or write a report about an investigation.
I decided on police officer because I like to help the community. I also like to help people. I learn more by listening to people so I think I would be a good investigator.
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I want to be a Police officer. They enforce laws and catch criminals. Police officers give out traffic tickets. Most police officers and detectives work at least 40 hours a week. When they work longer, they get extra pay. Because police work is a 24-hour-a-day job, some police have to work nights and weekends. They have to be ready to go to work at all times.
Most police officers must be U.S. citizens. They must be healthy, strong, and of good character. To get a job, a person must pass a written test, be at least a high school graduate, and have some work experience. Some local, special, and State police units want recruits to have some college training. All Federal police agencies require a college degree.
In May of 2008, police officers had average yearly wages of $52,810. Police get paid for overtime. Police also receive paid vacation, sick leave, and medical and life insurance. Many retire at half-pay after 25 or 30 years of service.
A police officer might use science skills to understand what kind of chemical to use when doing detective work on the scene. He would use language arts to write a paragraph to his boss or write a report about an investigation.
I decided on police officer because I like to help the community. I also like to help people. I learn more by listening to people so I think I would be a good investigator.
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